Jennifer Lopez 'checks in to hospital' to have her babies ... and Jessica Alba is also expecting twins

Last updated at 19:02 20 February 2008

Jennifer Lopez has been taken to the private hospital where she intends to have her twins, it has been reported.

An American showbusiness website said a private room at North Shore University Hospital in Long Island, New York, is finally occupied, having been left empty for two weeks in preparation for the star to give birth.

A recent patient at the hospital told pagesix.com that during her visit, staff were rushing about excitedly and saying: "J.Lo is here".

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The news of her hospital arrival came as a US magazine reported actress Jessica Alba is expecting twins as well.

The National Enquirer said she had told friends she will be having twins and that they are due on June 8.

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Staff at North Shore University Hospital earlier revealed how a "suite" was been prepared for Lopez which included a brown leather sofa.

Lopez announced her pregnancy to 10,000 fans at a stadium in Miami last November.